HI HB2632

Allows farm dwellings and employee housing on agricultural land, restricting occupancy to farmers and employees plus their immediate family members who actively work on the agricultural property.

Limits farm dwellings and employee housing to no more than 5 percent of total agricultural land controlled by the farmer or employer, or 50 acres, whichever is less, with a maximum density of one dwelling per five acres.

Requires owners to meet at least two of three criteria: (1) $35,000 annual gross agricultural sales for two consecutive years, (2) agricultural water rate certification, or (3) approved five-year farm plan demonstrating commercial agricultural feasibility.

Prohibits residential subdivisions on agricultural land and requires farm dwellings and employee housing to comply with all building codes and be supported by department of agriculture-approved farm plans.

Defines immediate family members as grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, children, or legal guardians who may reside in separate units with farmers but must reside with employees in shared housing.